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In
1951 Wallace & Vernell Carr purchased it from the Oliver Estate.
The Carrs raised hogs and cattle until the farm was sold to
the Gustafsons in 1978. At that point in time the farm became
The Ashland Berry Farm.
Historic
Fork Church, built between 1736 and 1740, is located across
the street from the Ashland Berry Farm. Tradition has it that
Fork Church was used as a hospital during the war between
the states, several Confederate soldiers are buried in the
churches cemetery, and the front of the then "Oliver Farm"
(now the Ashland Berry Farm) was used as a Civil War encampment
during the North Anna Campaign.
1/2 mile from the farm on Old Ridge Road is the historic home
of Sara Thornton (Church Quarter), built in 1843. On July
16, 1862 "Stonewall" Jackson and his staff were traveling
down Old Ridge Road after disembarking from Beaverdam Station,
he stopped at Sara Thorntons home and asked for water. After
Sara found out that the soldier was "Stonewall" Jackson she
put the pitcher away and let no one else use it. She was giving
it to her children as a memento.
Scotchtown, the home of Patrick Henry is located less than
5 miles away from the farm and was used by Patrick Henry from
1750 to 1799 for Military and Political reasons during the
birth of our nation.
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